Vacancy

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Operating Division : Transnet ( RME )
Position Title : Regional Manager: Supply Chain
Employee Group : Permanent
Department : RN-RME-Procurement-Cape-CWN
Location : Cape Town
Reporting To : Commercial Manager
Grade Level : F
Reference Number : 50011175
Position Purpose :
Leads procurement for the Region, across all areas of spend within designated portfolio with the goal of achieving significant
initial cost reductions, with year on year productivity improvement in the total cost of goods and services procured while
maintaining product quality and vendor service levels. Continually streamlining purchasing activities across the Region as
well as associated Centres, and Maintenance Depots for a varying range of commodities. Develops and implements
strategies to improve the efficiency of all purchasing transactions, from order to payment, while reducing total cost. Works
together with Sourcing Managers in developing strategies to standardize and streamline the buying process for their
respective categories. Interacts at a strategic level with Regional Management, etc. Oversees all procurement staff involved
in transactions. Facilitates resolution of conflicts with suppliers over delivery and payment issues.
Position outputs :
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2. 1.Implement procurement plan to deliver commercial outcomes for Region:
•Compile procurement plans and formulate strategy and tactics to ensure successful implementation;
•Supports continuous improvement by seeking out efficient business solutions to improve processes in support of overall
business strategy and direction;
•Identify potential bottlenecks in service delivery formulate plans to manage potential and actual crises;
•Conduct training and awareness sessions in all applicable internal and external policies, regulations and laws that impact on
supply management and monitor and report on breaches and submit and implement recovery plans.
2.Service delivery management in procurement
•Ensures optimal execution of processes for the Expediting, Contract Administration, Supplier Data Management and
Management Reporting functional areas;
•Works closely with Finance to expedite receiving and AP processes;
•Manages the processing of all purchase orders to ensure that orders are processed in a timely, accurate manner; and
•Ensures that the level of service is maintained by developing metrics on the number of PO’s handled daily, the accuracy of
the PO’s and the time to order, delivery and payment.
3.Manage key stakeholder relationships
•Builds partnerships in the development of opportunities for business value or service enhancement;
•Interacts at a strategic level with GMs, Executives, etc.
•Gathers and communicates supplier performance data to Commodity Managers;
•Manages interactions with key suppliers and is responsible for resolving disputes surrounding operational issues such as
ordering, delivery times, and invoice payment;
•Negotiates and confirms Service Levels and KPIs with customers and
•Ensures standardisation and accuracy of services delivered to the business.
4.Management of procurement function:
•Monitors functional area adherence to legislation and company policies and procedures;
•Monitors functional area adherence to Safety, Health and Environment programme goals and objectives;
•Co-ordinates the review process to optimise adherence to organisational policies, procedures and standards;
•Manages resource allocation to ensure effective staffing levels for the Procurement function;
•Manages Procurement team’s key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards, conducting annual
reviews with all buyers and assuming a mentoring relationship with high-potential professionals; and
•Prepares career development plans; appraises progress and provides coaching to develop Procurement team.
•Participate in regional tender negotiations with key contractors and suppliers and assist in the adjudication of tenders where
required
•Ensure that regional tender awards and approval of purchase orders are in accordance with the delegation of authority
framework and comply with all relevant legislation
•Prepare monthly regional performance reports on Supply Chain performance, providing commentary on procurement
deviations and the effectiveness of corrective measures that have been put into place
•Ensure optimum utilisation of human capital resources reporting into the function and effectively manage individual
performance in accordance with agreed performance measures and targets. Determine internal skills requirements and
facilitate skills development and training to ensure that the procurement function is adequately staffed with competent
personnel
•Develop and sustain professional and positive relationships with both internal & external stakeholders and suppliers through
demonstrating an understanding of responsiveness to their needs, culture and differences
•Identify growth and change opportunities within the regional Supply Chain environment to ensure ongoing growth and
improvement in delivery of Procurements contracting activities
•Identify regional project material demands and ensure availability and delivery of project material supply in conjunction with
the operating divisions that manage specific suppliers and supply contracts
Qualifications & Experience :
•A 3-year Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma (M+3) in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain / Engineering is required.
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3. •5 years’ experience within Procurement organization
Competencies :
Knowledge:
•In-depth knowledge of Supply Management / Procurement.
•Sound knowledge of Public Sector Supply Management legislation and regulations.
•In-depth knowledge of of Legal Contracts
•Working knowledge of Supply Management processes and systems.
•Understanding of technical and operational requirements of a business including capital requirements.
•Product knowledge
•Sound knowledge and insight of Risk
•Have knowledge of basic financial principles
Skills Required:
•Teamwork
•Good communicator
•Facilitation
•Organising
•Project management
•Computer literate
•Have a strong technical and practical background
Competencies Required:
Anchoring the Transnet Way:
•Is a conceptual and analytical thinker
•Is results focused
•Is courageous
•Is resilient
•Is emotionally intelligent
•Is an excellent communicator
Leading the Transnet Way:
•Is visionary and inspiring
•Is strategic
•Is collaborative
•Is innovative and entrepreneurial
•Has impact and influence
•Is a change agent
Managing the Transnet Way:
•Optimises business performance
•Manages finances
•Manages people & teams
•Delights customers
•Manages programs, projects & contracts
•Manages risk and compliance
Sustaining the Transnet Way:
•Empowers and develops others
•Is inquisitive and develops self
•Manages and shares information
•Role models the culture and values
•Embraces diversity
•Has the right skills
“NB: The candidate must meet the minimum inherent health requirements of the job”.
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suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056